Job summary Full time permanent position. As a Registered Nurse you will be responsible for supporting your Manager in ensuring that our service users needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care. To provide quality care to patients that require an urgent community response, enabling them to be cared for in their own home thereby reducing avoidable admissions and supporting timely discharge from the acute and community bed setting. The post holder will provide strong clinical leadership to the Urgent Community Response Team ensuring that the appropriate care is delivered to meet the individual needs in the community setting. To provide skilled nursing advice to support and care for patients in their own homes. You will be responsible for providing clinical and managerial leadership to the Urgent Community Response Team. You will be required to complete Personal Development reviews, sickness reviews and the completion of rota's to ensure that the appropriate number of skilled staff are available to work. Main duties of the job To provide high level care to a patient with complex health care needs and their family in a crisis situation. This may include accessing support from the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team and community services to ensure the appropriate treatment and is available to allow the patient remain in their own home. To work in the transfer of care hub to triage patient's onto the appropriate pathway utilising your assessment and clinical skills for effective clinical triage. Utilise effective Clinical triage to support admission avoidance, the 2 hourly urgent response target and utilise the 'step up/down' model across the Virtual ward and Urgent Community Response pathways. To promote a clinical environment that supports good team work. To act as a mentor and preceptor to support the development of individuals staff members training. To utilise a range of communication methods. This will include electronic systems to share accurate, relevant, timely information with colleagues and other agencies. To ensure high quality care is maintained at all times in the service. If areas of concern are identified then it is the post holders responsibility to address these with the Team/ Individual team members, and provide support and education for improvement. About us The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall. But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making. All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence. Certificates of Sponsorship For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship. Date posted 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9165-25-02-083 Job locations Woodside Building Moorgate Road Rotherham S60 2TY Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of the development of individualised care plans and associated process Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Demonstrates personal and professional maturity Demonstrates responsibility and an awareness of service user needs Desirable Experience of Community Nursing Mentoring student nurses Knowledge Essential Demonstrate a clear understanding of community nursing, primary and social care Policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care Understanding of community and or multi disciplinary working and inter-professional relationships Keeps up to date with evidence based practice and research related to nursing and health care in the community. Knowledge of recent developments in Health and Social Care Desirable Some experience working in a community setting having had exposure of chronic conditions and acutely unwell patients. Qualifications Essential Teaching certificate e.g. ENB 997/998 or Mentorship qualification Evidence of continuous professional development Relevant degree or is willing to towards obtaining one Pin Essential Registered Nurse (NMC) Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of the development of individualised care plans and associated process Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Demonstrates personal and professional maturity Demonstrates responsibility and an awareness of service user needs Desirable Experience of Community Nursing Mentoring student nurses Knowledge Essential Demonstrate a clear understanding of community nursing, primary and social care Policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care Understanding of community and or multi disciplinary working and inter-professional relationships Keeps up to date with evidence based practice and research related to nursing and health care in the community. Knowledge of recent developments in Health and Social Care Desirable Some experience working in a community setting having had exposure of chronic conditions and acutely unwell patients. Qualifications Essential Teaching certificate e.g. ENB 997/998 or Mentorship qualification Evidence of continuous professional development Relevant degree or is willing to towards obtaining one Pin Essential Registered Nurse (NMC) Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust Address Woodside Building Moorgate Road Rotherham S60 2TY Employer's website https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)